Tour Itinerary

Day 1 New York

This is the best way to experience New York City! Guests will be picked up in the morning to embark on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the greatest city in the world. With our licensed guide, we will get to see the Statue of Liberty with reserved tickets that will cut down on our wait time. We will stop at countless other iconic NYC attractions like the 9/11 Memorial, the New York Stock Exchange, Wall Street, the Charging Bull statue, the Ticker Tape Parade Route, Trinity Church, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, the Set of NBC's Today Show, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Central Park, Strawberry Fields, and the Dakota. We also have the option of adding tickets to the Empire State Building Observatory for an additional price, which will allow you to skip the line and head right for the top! At the end of the day, guests will be returned to the pickup locations. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.

New York, NYThe Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, The Cultural Capital of the World... whatever you call New York City, its impact on worldwide culture and business is undeniable. Seeing this famous metropolis is something no one ever forgets!

Central ParkNew York City's world-famous park sees over 35 million visitors every year, and not without reason. From playgrounds to ponds, horse carriages to bird-watching, and ice skating to rock climbing, the possibilities are endless in the 843-acre commons.

Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 6:00am - 1:00am

Fifth AvenueOne of the most famous shopping areas in the world-- and one of the most expensive-- New York City's Fifth Avenue cuts across Manhattan and hold some of its most famous landmarks and event centers.

New York Stock ExchangeThe "big board" and headquarters of the NYSE is located at the heart of Wall Street, in a distinctive classical-style building that is both a National Historic Landmark and a member of the National Register of Historic Places.

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9:30am - 4:00pm, Time are subject to change.

Rockefeller CenterA member of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as well as a National Landmark, the world-famous Rockefeller Center (named for John. D. Rockefeller's son) in Midtown Manhattan has been a New York hub since the 1930s.

St. Patrick's CathedralThis 135-plus-year-old, neo-gothic-style cathedral is one of the iconic landmarks of New York City. It sits on Fifth Avenue across fro Rockefeller Center, and is a National Historic Landmark and member of the National Register of Historic Places.

Opening Hours: Fri - Sun 6:30am - 8:30pm, Time are subject to change without notice.The Cathedral is open until 7:00pm on the night of the Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center.

Statue of LibertyThis world-famous statue in New York harbor is best known as a center of immigration in the United States. This boat ride allows for a water-top view of Lady Liberty and plenty of opportunities to take amazing photos!

Opening Hours: 8:30am - 4:00am

The DakotaThe Dakota is one of the most desirable apartment buildings in all of New York City. Located in the Upper East Side, it is perhaps best known as the home of John Lennon and where he was killed.

The National September 11 MemorialThe National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City commemorate the almost 3,000 people who were killed in the devastating terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The two fountains stand in the footprints of the former buildings.

Charging BullThis bronze sculpture that sits at the northern tip of New York's Bowling Green Park is ready to strike! It was commissioned to represent the "strength and power of the American people" after the stock market crashed in 1987.

Empire State BuildingSoaring more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the World's Most Famous Office Building. A symbol of dreams and aspirations connecting with people around the world.

Strawberry FieldsThis 2.5-acre section of Central Park West is a memorial to beloved musician John Lennon, who was shot outside the nearby Dakota building, where he lived. A small mosaic, inscribed with the word "Imagine," can be found here.

Opening Hours: 6:00am - 1:00am

Ticker Tape Parade RouteNicknamed the "Canyon of Heroes," this stretch of Broadway from Bowling Green to City Hall Park is the primary route for New York's famous ticker tape parades, called that because of the large amount of confetti used to celebrate.

Today Show SetNBC's "The Today Show" is the fifth-longest running television program in American broadcast history. It films in Studio 1A of the GE Building in Rockefeller Center (NBC's New York studios). Matt Lauer has been one of the hosts since 1994.

Trinity ChurchBuilt in the mid-1800s, Trinity Church (also called St. Paul's Chapel) is the oldest public building that is in continuous use in NYC. The current church is the third on this site; the first Trinity Church was built in 1698.

Opening Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm, Please note that St. Paul's Chapel is temporarily closed while undergoing restoration. The churchyard will remain open. Check the St. Paul's Chapel blog for information and updates

Departure & Return

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Ticket for the Statue Cruise ferry to Liberty Island($18 per person value)

Transportation in climate controlled vehicles

Guided tour

Exclusions

Admission Fees:

Destination

Adult

Child

Senior

New York, NY

Empire State Building (Optional)

$34.99

$34.99 (6-12 yrs)

$34.99 (Over 62 yrs)

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

All meals and drinks during the trip

Gratuities

Parking Information

Additional Notes

This tour goes to the Statue of Liberty.

You will have to pass through a security checkpoint.

There is a long 8-block walk through the Canyon of Heroes, down Wall Street, and to the 9/11 Memorial on this tour.

You will enter the 9/11 Memorial, but there will not be time to visit the 9/11 Museum, so please plan to visit the Museum on another day.

Lunch is available for purchase on Liberty Island, but is not included in the price of the tour.

Policies

Confirmation

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.

Redemption

Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print and bring e-ticket(s) on your trip, as they serve as proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

Cancellation penalties per person

3 days prior to departure - No charge.

Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.

Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.

There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.

We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.

Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.

While we will make every effort to maintain a regular operation, we reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and issue a full refund to affected customers under special circumstances.

We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.

Customer reviews(1)

I recommend this tour!

Posted by: Jane on 2017-01-14

Great! Had the chance to see all the famous landmarks and attractions in one day. If you'll be staying for a one night side trip in NYC, I'll definitely recommend this Premium Tour. Pricey but worth your short stay. It feels like a VIP!